Buying land from SC - in uttarakhand

Dear Client,
Section 42 of the SC, ST Act, 1989, prohibits the sale of SC/ST land without the approval of the competent authority. This law was enacted to protect the interests of the SC/ST tribe. However, one can acquire SC/ST land by obtaining permission from the DM or the Collector concerned. When one is from the general caste, he/she would have to go through a lengthy procedure to obtain SC/ST land. A tribal(SC/ST) can purchase land from a non-tribal person, but he/she can not sell the property to a non-tribal person. The Hon'ble Supreme Court rules that land belonging to the SC/ST class can't be purchased by non-SC/ST( General Class/OBC class, including companies, societies, and corporations). It's unconstitutional and illegal. The ruling by the Supreme Court in this regard is only for the government-granted land and not for the land bought by persons belonging to the SC/ST community on their own. However, you should consult with a local Advocate or visit the office of the DM/Collector concerned for more clarification in this regard.